Aerospace Systems Modules

Hardware and software of computer systems which receive inputs from the physical world outside the computer and which must respond within the deadlines imposed by the time constants of the external hardware. The problems of multitasking, which arise when such systems have to respond to several simultaneous external events, are also introduced.

Understand the nature and problems of software and the need for software engineering. Develop familiarity with selected software engineering processes and techniques. Explore the relationship between software engineering and more traditional engineering disciplines.

Group work on developing flight control algorithms for an autonomous aerial vehicle. The algorithms will then be flight tested on a suitable UAV platform.

In depth knowledge of aspects of flight dynamics and will enable students to analyse the dynamic characteristics of aircraft.

As part of the fourth year assessment, each B.Eng. Honours student is required to undertake a project of his/her choice and to give a presentation of such to a group of staff and students. B.Eng projects can be experimental, computational or dissertational and carried out, during your final year, under the supervision of a staff member. Project will be available in many different aerospace topics aerodynamics, flight mechanics, avionics, structures and material, aeroelasticty, fluidmechanics, space systems engineering, propulsion and turbomachinery, etc.

Introduces the concepts of entrepreneurial planning through understanding and practice in the use of developing a business plan.

Different approaches for controller design based on classical control methodologies, design and analyse basic three term controllers for Aerospace Systems applications. State Space and Multi-variable control theories and implementing electronic feedback controllers.

Introduction to the theory of navigation systems' technology required by the aerospace systems' engineer.

Introduction to the concepts behind radar based systems; to signal processing and filter design; to EO systems for remote sensing and target tracking.